3 Best Hiking Trails in Dallas, TX

“Cedar Ridge Preserve occupies 633 acres of picturesque hiking trails. The forest preserves a beautiful slice of hill country rich in wildlife. The trail's total length is 2.1 miles, which is generally considered an easy trail route. The elevation gain of the trail is 31 meters. The natural sanctuary is jointly managed by Audubon Dallas (the local chapter of The Audubon National Society) and the county of Dallas. CRP includes native trees, grasses, and wildflowers, showcasing the area's natural beauty. The preserve provides visitors with an array of facilities with nine miles of easy-to-challenging walking trails, providing the perfect experience for any hiker. Cedar Ridge Preserve is open to the public for hiking, educational, and recreational opportunities. A Butterfly Garden and picnic areas are also situated there. Bird watching is a popular year-round activity, including a wide range of wildlife. The Preserve has free entry.”

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“Oak Cliff Nature Preserve is a 120-acre protected area perfect and open to the public. The total length of the trail is 6.5 miles. The elevation gain of the trail is 344 feet. The trail is loop type. The time taken to complete the total trail is approximately 2 hours and 12 mins. The trail has six loops consisting of 8 miles of trails. The trails are well-marked with brown posts and arrows. The trail was developed to preserve and protect the physical and ecological integrity of the wildlife habitat, native plant communities, and scenic landscapes in Texas. It has wall-to-wall wildflowers, 121 rolling acres of woodland, and wildflower meadows. Oak Cliff Nature Conserve will be the perfect place to enjoy hiking, Jogging, and Walking.”

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“Trinity River Audubon Center has an engaging exhibit hall and 10 miles of hiking trails through the Great Trinity Forest. The elevation gain of the trail is 72 feet. The trail is an out-and-back trail type. The center is the place to explore the 6,000-acre Great Trinity Forest. The trail is the largest urban hardwood forest, and it supports various communities of plant and animal species. Their staff leads you through the many forms of Trinity River experiences and the vast forest of the Trinity. The 120-acre center sits on a dump site, now a restored refuge for a wide array of ducks and other wildlife in an increasingly urbanized metropolis. The center provides an opportunity to experience the outdoors year-round. Visitors can also explore hands-on experiences of nature viewing trails.”

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